A Phyron survey of U.S. auto dealers finds 87% believe AI will replace some staff members by 2030, only 5% say AI will “never” fully take over some roles and about half believe AI will sell vehicles by 2028. +
A new reputation management platform promises to identify removable reviews found to be in violation of rules such as conflict of interest, prohibited content and competitor sabotage.+
inride has added Trade Agent AI, a new, agentic AI tool designed to proactively and autonomously identify trade-in and purchase opportunities and engage with vehicle owners. +
Protective Asset Protection has launched an AI-fueled expansion to its Protective Training Institute, including the integration of Anomaly Labs’ AutoTrainer coaching and roleplaying tool. +
OPENLANE announced the launch of Audio Boost AI, a new tool dealers and service team members can use to analyze engine sounds while evaluating and inspecting vehicles. +
Impel and RockED have launched the Automotive AI Certification Program and the Advanced Automotive AI Certification Program for dealership workers and managers. +
Drivesona founder Colin Carrasquillo is offering U.S. auto dealers an opportunity to join the car shopper-facing platform on a three-month trial basis. +
J.D. Power’s latest Tech Experience Index Study finds smart ignition, climate control and driver preferences were among the favorite — and most reliable — features listed by surveyed new vehicle buyers. +
Reynolds and Reynolds has launched Rey, a new agentic AI solution designed to help dealership professionals complete a range of tasks within the Reynolds DMS. +
vAuto will leverage the power of AI to enhance the trade-in appraisal and service lane sourcing processes and generate instant offers for quality units with UVeye’s “MRI for cars.” +
